Gili Trawangan, World's Best Place to Learn Diving

Lonely Planet’s 10 best places to learn diving from

It is not unexpected when a tourist resort area on the island of Lombok to be one of the best places in the world, especially for lovers of diving. And naturally for most travelers the desire to learn to dive, then traveled, exercising and enjoying the beauty of the underwater world.

Of course the natural carrying capacity to be one of the criteria, and we know not any traveler's choice, especially for the novice diver, Gili Trawangan comply with the requirements of the underwater world that is beautiful, but also friendly.


Gili Trawangan tourist area is considered the most friendly, beat Australia, Thailand, the Philippines, and Maldives. Even easier for the candidates to get lessons scuba divers and diving certificate.

The following tourist attractions in the world a decent dive for you to try.


1. Gili Trawangan, Lombok Island, Indonesia
2. Byron Bay, New South Wales, Australia
3. Ko Tao, Thailand
4. Dahab, Red Sea, Egypt
5. Caye Caulker, Belize

6. Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras
7. Santa Cruz, Galapagos Islands, Ecuador
8. Port Vila, Efaté, Vanuatu
9. The Visayas, Philippines
10. North Male Atoll, Maldives

Of course some things to consider, the institutions that issued the certificate of diving, certified diving instructor, diving equipment (eg immersion tube) is in good condition, prepare an emergency situation, the facility information via the official website.

Even other facilities, such as discounts, a great time to practice diving, accommodation and diving regulations in accordance with the natural surroundings.

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(Source Lonely Planet, CNN Indonesia /Images F Benjamin)